Interior Plastering

Wallboard Stopping

There are many different types of plasterboard available for different applications. Stopping finishes the product ready for painting. There are different levels of finishes for different requirements.

Level 5

Level 5 is a complete covering of all surfaces so a discrepancy between the plastered surface and the non-plastered surface cannot be distinguished, especially in high artificial light, e.g. wall lighting and feature walls and where strong sunlight shines along a wall on a steep angle.

Different gloss levels also affect the level of finish required. Bathroom ceilings often require higher gloss, so a better level of finish is needed. Ceilings often require more attention when high windows cast light of a ceiling to reflect light to the eye. Sloping ceilings are particularly susceptible to this reflection.

Level 4

Level 4 is used in normal situations where sidelight and critical light are not present. The use of matt and low sheen paints also are factors in choosing in level 4 finish. Some thin high quality wallpapers require level 4 finish to be used. Other lesser levels for textured wallpaper or backing paper can be employed.